Status:

COMPLETED

Safety Study of Mini-dystrophin Gene to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Lead Sponsor:

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

AskBio Inc

Conditions:

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Eligibility:

MALE

5-15 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety of a miniature dystrophin gene in the treatment of progressive muscle weakness due to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

Detailed Description

This phase I randomized double blind dose escalation study investigates the safety and efficacy of the mini-dystrophin gene transferred to the biceps muscle for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients, a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Known null mutation of the Dystrophin gene
  • Male age of 5 years or older
  • If taking corticosteroids, must have dose unchanged for the past 3 months
  • Serum creatine kinase elevation greater than 10x normal value (established by Children's Hospital)
  • Progressive, symmetrical proximal muscle weakness of arms and legs

Exclusion

  • Unable to cooperate for muscle strength testing
  • Joint contractures that prohibit muscle strength testing
  • Concomitant illness
  • Individuals predisposed to excessive vagal responses (bradyarrhythmia or hypotension)
  • Controlled substance abuse

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

6 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00428935

Start Date

March 1 2006

End Date

July 1 2010

Last Update

February 5 2013

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Columbus Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43205